Today along the Bow River - August 2012

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You know you're in the cab of a fly fisher's truck when ...

Saw our first combine out in a field today, along the Bow River.  A sure sign that fall is on its way.

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Monday August 20 2012 at 8:00 pm

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Streamflow conditions in the province are generally normal to above normal at this time of year.

Changes over the past 24 hours, unless otherwise indicated.

Bow River at Banff: 58 cms (unchanged from 58 cms)

Bow River at Cochrane: 143 cms (decreased from 157 cms)

Bow River at Calgary: 106 cms (decreased from128 cms)

Bow River below Carseland Dam: 131 cms (decreased from 133 cms)

- On Thursday July 27, the Bow River at Calgary decreased 60 cms, from 273 cms down to 213 cms.)

- On Friday August 03, the flow rate of the Bow River at Calgary came down to below 200 cms for the first time since early June!

- On Wednesday Aug 15, the flow rate of the Bow River at Calgary came down to below 150 cms for the first time since early June!

Late day T-storms Tuesday

Env. Can. has continued a severe t-storm watch for the foothills (incl. Calgary) into this eve. Other than that, 2 dozen records were set in S. and Cent. Alta. this aft., the highest being Onefour in the s.e. corner of the prov. at a steamy 34C. Skies will clear tonight, only to go through a repeat performance tomorrow aft., with the warm temps. leading to late day t-storms moving off the foothills Tue. eve. Some will be severe. Cooler, drier conditions will move in Wed. and Thur., but Fri.’s weather looks to lead into the weekend on a wet, windy, chilly note.

CTV Calgary Weather: Steve Rothfels